But Didn't

 

Do you ever think at close of day
Of kindly words you meant to say -
But didn't?

Do you ever think when day is done
Of errands kind you could have run -
But didn't?

 

Do you ever think at daytime's leave

Of flowers gay you meant to give -

But didn't?

 Do you ever think when skies are red
Of hungry mouths you could have fed -
But didn't?

Do you ever think at dawn of night
Of letters kind you meant to write -
But didn't?

Friend, do you think at life's set of sun
You'll think of deeds you could have done -
But didn't?

 

~ Kathryn Thorne Bowsher